Conversations in Newmarket with Neighbur: Recent Episodes
Paul Dutton
Conversations in Newmarket with Neighbur is a weekly show that engages with local people representing a wide range of community involvement. Each episode will bring diversity in occupation, community experience, positive ideas and conversation. This podcast is meant to emote a casual feel, similar to neighbours chatting with each other over a coffee or beer in the backyard!
Host Paul Dutton talks with Brent Morning, a local fundraising expert, Tiana Rodrigue from We Care and Newmarket's own Dancing Star Chris Emanuel. Find out how We Care supports kids with disabilities, providing them and their families with a summer camp experience like no other. For the children, families and supporters who get to experience an Easter Seals Camp, it's a life changing experience that allows them to learn new skills, break down barriers and make new friends along the way. If you would like to support We Care please visit www.wecare-canada.org Support Brent's annual golf tournament: https://www.charitygolfchallenge.ca/
Paul chats with MP Tony Van Bynen and President & CEO of the Newmarket Chamber of Commerce Tracy Walter. They discuss the budget and how it affects businesses and families in Newmarket. Important links that are mentioned in the show are listed below.
For more information about the budget, visit https://www.budget.gc.ca/2021/home-accueil-en.html
Newmarket Chamber of Commerce https://www.newmarketchamber.ca/
Canadian Chamber of Commerce https://chamber.ca/
Conversations with Neighbur in Newmarket and Aurora co hosts Paul and Sean bring you a special episode in recognition of World Down Syndrome Day 2021. They are joined by Karen Hall from The ABLE Network and Gemma Kidd, long time snapd employee and participant of ABLE Network programming. Learn more about The ABLE Network at https://www.theablenetwork.ca
Host Paul is joined by guests MP Tony Van Bynen, Ellen Campbell from Abuse Hurts and Tina Finelli from SeeWhatSheCanDo. They discuss International Women's Day, the important contributions that women make in the workforce and at home, plus innovative ways that women are staying connected and supporting each other through the pandemic.
See below for links to different resources mentioned in the podcast.
Tony Van Bynen, MP
https://www.vanbynen.ca/
Abuse Hurts
https://abusehurts.ca/
SeeWhatSheCanDo
https://www.seewhatshecando.com/
In this episode of Conversations in Newmarket & Aurora with Neighbur, Christine Elliott, MPP for Newmarket-Aurora, joins Paul Dutton and Sean Riddell for a chat about the resilience of our community members with the support provided to the Newmarket Food Pantry during the COVID-19 pandemic. They are joined by special guest Adrian Bain, Executive Director for the Newmarket Food Pantry. Hear about the new program the Pantry is launching using the funding received through the Ontario Trillium Foundation Resilient Communities Grant. For more information, please visit www.christineelliottmpp.ca
Neighbur Newmarket/Aurora Podcast hosts Paul and Sean chat with Special Guest, MPP Christine Elliott. Featuring a local small business, Rob Clark, President of RC Design, recipient of the Newmarket Chamber Small Business of the Year Award, they discuss the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on businesses and how the provincial government is providing financial relief to ensure the economic recovery of our local community.
Host Paul Dutton chats with Deanne Kukulewich from the Rose of Sharon and Ariana Laxdal, an event coordinator. Learn about how the Rose of Sharon supports young mothers in our community and how you can help to support their important work. They discuss how COVID has affected the events industry and how charities have had to get creative with their fundraising efforts.
In this episode Paul discusses introducing music into our “learn about your Neighbur program” with Britt Ralph from Q107 (Corus Entertainment) and hear about all the great fundraising initiatives from board member Lynnette Lanning that the charity Abuse Hurts has happening through the end of the year.
On this episode, my guests Barb Wallace from Girls Inc and Joshua Campbell, Knowledge Broker Coldwell Banker and I discuss; how volunteering can be a great thing to do to learn new skills that can be applied to business; how food is the great connector and educator and how it can be used to bring a community together and many other useful tidbits of what makes Newmarket and area great!
On Ep 6 of Conversations in Newmarket with Neighbur, we dig into the arts scene in the area. Anneille and Glenn have a ton of insights to offer. We even discuss developing an Art Advocacy Group to explore really building out opportunities for artists, artisans, musicians and writers.
Its always hard to keep a straight face (the masks help) when comedian Jesse Ralph and your friend, who share lots of laughs with, Tracy Walter are your guests, but we do our best. We find out what the Newmarket Chamber is up to as well as how Jesse pulled off his comedy shows live and live streaming all summer.
We have a great discussion with Tracee, Bill and Mack about new families coming to town, events happening at Market Brewing and whole lot more.
We have a great discussion with Juliane, Brad and Sylvie around maybe now being the time for budding entrepreneurs to think about doing their own thing as the job pool is too competitive. We also explore setting a mentor group to help and guide interested individuals.
We have a lively discussion with Manny, Andrea and Bob about where we’d like to see Newmarket grow. We also discuss the type of experience we’d like to see on Main St and ideas to overcome some of the challenges facing Easter Seals in these Covid 19 times.